10/10/2025
9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
$120
National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL
Join us for a full-day cultural exchange at the National Museum of Mexican Art and explore the rich heritage of Mayan embroidery and artisanal techniques. This immersive, hands-on event, in partnership with Muuch Creative, úuchben Bordado Textil, and the National Museum of Mexican Art, will be led by Úuchben Bordado Textil and the renowned brand of master artisan Blanca Itzá, an expert in the Mayan tradition. Together with Mildre Ramírez, they will deliver a workshop filled with color, history and plenty of embroidery. Whether you're a seasoned textile artist or simply someone who values cultural heritage, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to experience firsthand the intricate beauty and depth of Mayan embroidery—traditions seldom seen outside the Yucatán.
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